Tea is a traditional beverage in China. It contains a large amount of tannic acid, theophylline, caffeine, and small amounts of aromatic oils, various vitamins, chlorophyll, and other components. Drinking tea in moderation can promote saliva production, quench thirst, remove dampness and heat, refresh the mind, enhance brain function, alleviate illnesses, and lighten the body, which is greatly beneficial to human health. However, as a special beverage, tea has its inherent taboos. Medical experts warn us that only drinking tea appropriately is a good habit for health care. Today, the editor will introduce the question of "how to drink tea more healthily" to tea lovers:

How to drink tea more healthily?

1. Choose the right tea: For example, black tea nourishes the stomach, green tea refreshes the mind, oolong tea aids weight loss, and Pu'er tea helps digestion, etc. Drink tea according to your own constitution and needs to benefit both body and mind.

2. Choose good tea: The quality of tea varies. Generally, good tea offers many benefits to the drinker, while poorer quality tea leaves are either bitter or astringent. Poor taste is secondary; harming the stomach and intestines is the important issue.

3. Know how to drink tea: Besides using good tea ware and brewing scientifically, do not drink moldy tea, do not drink tea on an empty stomach, do not drink overnight tea, and try not to drink strong tea before sleep. Generally, drinking new tea is better, but sometimes aged tea can also be consumed, such as aged black tea or aged Pu'er, which are very effective in treating gastrointestinal diseases.

4. Consider the time: Early morning is suitable for drinking black tea because it is a fermented tea with a mild character that won't stimulate the body which is not yet fully awake; daytime is suitable for drinking green tea to help refresh the mind; after dinner, oolong tea is highly recommended as it aids digestion without affecting nighttime sleep.

5. Consider the region: The director of the China Tea Quality Supervision and Inspection Center advocates drinking tea according to region, as the local environment nurtures local people. Generally, drink the tea produced locally. For example, people in Guangdong and Fujian often drink oolong tea; ethnic minority areas prefer brick tea.

6. Consider your constitution: For example, people with a hot constitution are suitable for green tea, while those with poor digestion are best to choose fermented tea. A certain traditional Chinese medicine expert is very skilled at drinking tea: if prone to internal heat in spring, drink green tea; when in a bad mood, drink floral tea to soothe the liver and regulate qi; when the tongue coating is thick, the stomach feels bloated, or digestion is poor, brew a cup of semi-fermented tea like oolong or Tieguanyin to help remove dampness.

Friendly reminder: Drinking tea on an empty stomach is harmful to the human body.

Drinking tea on an empty stomach can directly irritate the stomach and intestines. Additionally, drinking tea on an empty stomach dilutes and weakens digestive juices, affecting digestion. At the same time, on an empty stomach, substances like caffeine in tea are more easily absorbed, which can also easily lead to the phenomenon of "tea drunkenness."